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Old 03-19-2023, 02:04 PM
 
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Came to post this - learned today that the Avalon is discontinued.
That’s why I listed the Toyota Crown
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Old 03-19-2023, 02:52 PM
 
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Really appreciate the ideas everyone, thanks.

I generally like the look of the Volvo S90. Not sure if it would give me that roomy, smooth, grandpa car experience I'm really looking for.
https://www.volvocars.com/us/cars/s90/
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Old 03-19-2023, 03:02 PM
 
Location: Newburyport, MA
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Really appreciate the ideas everyone, thanks.

I generally like the look of the Volvo S90. Not sure if it would give me that roomy, smooth, grandpa car experience I'm really looking for.
https://www.volvocars.com/us/cars/s90/
I am more familiar with the older S70 and S80... regarding those, anyway, Volvo makes a very nice car, quiet, very comfy seats, high quality feel inside, the structure is very solid, outstanding safety, and while not cheap, a good value. Not as sporty as a BMW or Audi, but given what you've said, you prize comfort over handling. Not sure how the S90 has evolved from the S80?
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Old 03-19-2023, 03:08 PM
 
Location: Eastern Tennessee
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Toyota Avalon or Lexus ES. If budget doesn’t matter, a Mercedes S class Maybach is $200k…which is weird to me as the AMG S classes are noticeably higher priced than Maybach.
That was my immediate thought. Didn't know it was being discontinued. Nice cars.
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Old 03-19-2023, 03:15 PM
 
Location: On the Chesapeake
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What car is currently being manufactured that could be considered a grandpa car? What's the closest thing to a big Cadilac or Lincoln or Crown Vic from the 80s / 90s? I want something roomy, super smooth ride, beautifully understated classy exterior. Must be a car, not an SUV. Thanks for any suggestions!
I'd tend towards a Mustang GT or Corvette Z06.

For cars you're going to have to look at Japanese or German makes, some can be quite pricey.
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Old 03-19-2023, 03:35 PM
 
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What car is currently being manufactured that could be considered a grandpa car? What's the closest thing to a big Cadilac or Lincoln or Crown Vic from the 80s / 90s? I want something roomy, super smooth ride, beautifully understated classy exterior. Must be a car, not an SUV. Thanks for any suggestions!
Any Buick or Cadillac (except an Escalade)
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Old 03-19-2023, 03:40 PM
 
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The Camry is a modern Buick.
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Old 03-19-2023, 04:51 PM
 
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agree with above:

any Buick or Camry.
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Old 03-19-2023, 04:58 PM
 
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Look for a Caprice Classic I had a 93' I loved it
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Old 03-19-2023, 06:23 PM
 
Location: Sandy Eggo's North County
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Y'all may laugh (maybe for good reason,) but the venerable CORVETTE is an old person's car. They're fun to drive, too. The previous 3 or 4 generations can get 30mpg on the freeway, too. Even at 75mph.

Now, double that speed, and they'll barely get 19mpg....
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